In Spring 2014 the Department of Student Affairs at Saint Xavier University announced that it would keep the university apartments open, despite plans in 2013 that stated the university wanted to close all off campus housing by Fall 2014.
Junior Saint Xavier University student Brandon Simoes said, “I’m glad they are keeping the apartments open, it gives me other options besides the halls in the Quad.”
It seems this decision has received a positive response, especially among upperclassmen that are hoping to obtain an apartment.
This reopening of Pacelli Hall comes with the upcoming arrival of international students at Saint Xavier University during the 2014 fall semester.
Pacelli Hall will be opened to accommodate these international students.
Katy Thompson, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life, said that “it is quite possible that the international students could fill Pacelli Hall but at minimum, we anticipate enough demand from this group to open the building and have at least 75% capacity in the building- which will make for a robust community.”
When asked about the future of housing at Saint Xavier University Thompson said “I can imagine that as we welcome this first group of international students to campus, we will also begin more intentional conversations about the future of housing as well.”
Thompson continued: “We do plan to maintain our current leases at the Riviera Apartments for the upcoming year. This is in part due to the demand that new International students will bring to the housing system.”
For more information about University Housing, please contact Residence Life at (773) 298-3977 or visit their office located in Rubloff 110.
David Rodriguez
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